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    Curling spur, how to use a dremel?

    Thanks so much for your response and idea. I did read a lot about removing the spur. It looks like you've been doing this for some time. Do you feel one method is better than the other? Thanks again for your time!
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    Curling spur, how to use a dremel?

    After looking through posts it looks like our silkie, Bubbles, needs to have his spur cut back a bit with a dremel. Can anyone point me in the direction of how to use one? I'm currently watching loads of YT videos, but not super confident. Would you recommend any material to practice on? For...
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    Duckling with chicks for a few weeks ok?

    Oh wow, I'll keep an eye out for that and get some wire mesh ready, or something like that. I noticed them doing the little duck nibble now and again. Thanks for that tip!
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    Duckling with chicks for a few weeks ok?

    Thank you. You are so right, the Rouen is so much bigger than the chicks already! I'm quite astonished at how quickly ducks grow! Thanks again!
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    Duckling with chicks for a few weeks ok?

    We have five 5-7 week-old ducklings: Two Cuyuga, Two Blue Swedish and One Rouen. Several weeks after having them together, we got one itty bitty Rouen with 4 chicks. We were noticing what we thought was pairing up for the ducklings that were alike and mistakenly thought we should add one more...
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    Hello, from new member

    Thank you for the warm welcome!
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    Hello, from new member

    Hi, We've been lurking here for the past couple of years. We have a small flock of chickens (9) and an even smaller flock of ducks (5). Our chickens are a mix of comets, olive eggers, a mille fleur d'uccle, sebright and a white cochin. All are so sweet. My 10yo is raising the latter 3 on her...
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